Description
Construction Electricians (CE) install and repair interior/exterior wiring and overhead and underground primary and secondary distribution systems using conduit, raceways, and direct burial cables; set up, operate, and service power generation electrical equipment; climb poles and towers utilizing lineman equipment; install and service electrical equipment; maintain individual combat readiness, and perform tasks required in contingency operations and disaster preparedness or Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Recovery (HADR) operations.
Core Skills
- electrical wiring installation
- power distribution design
- generator setup and maintenance
- troubleshooting electrical faults
- reading blueprints and schematics
- low voltage systems basics
- osha safety and lockout tagout
- field project execution
- preventive maintenance planning
- basic power quality and load balancing
- use of test equipment multimeters meggers
- underground and overhead line work
- team leadership in field crews
- risk assessment and mitigation
- documentation of work and as builts
Common Certifications
- Journeyman Electrician License
- Master Electrician License
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
- NCCER Electrical Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification (for bucket trucks, lifts)
- Construction Management Certification
- First Aid/CPR
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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